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Documentary Documentary films. Documentary television programs. Nonfiction television programs. Television programs. Travelogues (Motion pictures) Travelogues (Motion pictures, television, etc.) Travelogues (Television programs) Video recordings for the hearing impaired. videorecordingSummary: Follows Michael Wood as he travels in search of the truth behind four famous legends. Explores not only the historical past and literal truth of these myths, but also the mythic past and archetypal stories behind them. Examines the Biblical myth of the Queen of Sheba, an exotic and mysterious woman of power who, with King Solomon, plays a key role in the founding myths of the modern states of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PBS Home Video 2005
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV INSSummary: A rare scientific odyssey down the Grand Canyon through some of the most treacherous rapids on the planet. From the river cutting through two-billion-year-old stone to the creatures roaming its back-country, the Grand Canyon still has secrets to tell.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2009
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.9132 AMESummary: For three years, the Driftwood, a 60-foot motor yacht, and its modern-day band of explorers traveled along 25,000 miles of North American waterways rediscovering the sites and sounds of a continent that has fascinated and challenged adventurers for hundreds of years. Join the crew of sailors and young filmmakers in this 13-part series as they sample the substance, the spirit and the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: MPI Home Video 2007
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.304 ONSummary: Touring China is a compelling visual pilgrimage into a country where the ancient and the modern coexist. Touring India is a travel adventure unlike any other. Experience India in all its diversity, from tropical beaches to Himalayan mountain vistas.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Distributed by Questar 2008
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2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 915.04 TOUSummary: Journey to the world's most unforgettable places in this dazzling series based on the bestselling books. Newlyweds Albin and Melanie soak up all the world has to offer on a dream honeymoon, experiencing Brazil, Austraila, and more.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Image Entertainment [distributor] 2007
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 910.202 THOSummary: Katy Haswell visits Belgium and Luxembourg, two European countries small in stature but large in attractions, such as Antwerp, Bruges, Brussels, and the site of the battle of Waterloo, then Luxembourg in time to take part in the National Day festivities.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pilot Productions 2005
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 914.93 BELSummary: Traveler Ian Wright's journey across Canada, the second largest country in the world begins in the French speaking city of Montreal. A trip north to Yellowknife and on to Baffin Island to visit the Inuit people, then Ian goes on a hunt for polar bears on Broughton Island. Zay Harding explores Western Canada from the province of Saskatchewan to Edmonton, in Alberta. A trip to the Calgary...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Escapi Media 2005
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.104 CANSummary: Explores the small towns and scenic back roads of the U.S. California looks at the redwood trees in Humboldt State Park, Mendocino County, the Calistoga Hot Springs, and the wine country of Napa Valley. Hawaii shows how lei are made, travels to the solitude of the Place of Refuge, built for ancient lawbreakers, and visits Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Alaska looks at the giant glaciers in...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Questar 2004
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Discover Alaska's true treasures along its magnificent marine highway, the Inside Passage. Navigate 1,000 miles of pristine coastline, with unforgettable stops that capture the region's rich history, fascinating wildlife, and timeless traditions.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Distributed by Questar Inc. 2005
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Traveler Ian Wright's journey down the elegant longitude of Chile takes him from the driest desert in the world to the southernmost point before the Antarctic, nearly 3,000 miles of stunning countryside encompassing a vast and beautiful variety of terrain and climate.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Escapi Media 2004
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 918.3 CHISummary: A travelogue of 12 Mediterranean ports that takes you beyond the usual interesting things to see and do, and includes the culture and history of each stop.
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Publisher / Publication Date: SeaVid 2004
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 910.91 CRUSummary: "Traveler Justine Shapiro's journey starts in Berlin where she learns about Germany's experience during World War II. From there she hitches a ride to Niebull before continuing onto the incredible beaches of Sylt. After a stop in Hamburg, she moves to the grand city of Nuremberg before completing her trip climbing Mount Yenna"--Container.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Escapi 2004
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 914.3 GERSummary: "At first glance the Midwest region of the United States may appear to be just a patchwork quilt of cornfields speckled with an occasional barn or factory, but this north-central region of the United States represents the essence of America's history and rich cultural diversity. Traveler Justine Shapiro embarks on a journey through America's 'heartland'."--Container.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Pilot Productions 2006
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.7 MIDSummary: Covers travels through Bangkok, Phuket, Krabi, Surin, Chiang Mai, Temenggor, Kuala Lumpar, and Luang Prabang. Formerly known as Lonely Planet series.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Escapi New Media Studios 2004
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 915.93 THASummary: "Traveler Estelle Bingham starts her exploration of the ancient city at Topkapi palace [i.e. Palace], former home of sultans and their concubines. She interrups her sightseeing for a day trip to Gallipoli, the site of an infamous World War I battlefield. Continuing her journey around Istanbul, she visits the opulent Pera Palace Hotel. After some retail therapy in the Grand Bazaar, she ends her...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Escapi 2004
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 914.961 ISTSummary: Presents a tour of Kentucky's Mammoth Cave and other features of Mammoth Cave National Park. Park rangers give historical and geological information.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Finley-Holiday Films 2001